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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides the authority for counties to amend district boundaries involving land areas of greater than fifteen but no more than twenty-five acres for purposes of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill allows counties to amend district boundaries for land areas larger than fifteen but no more than twenty-five acres, specifically for the development of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental properties, or workforce fee simple ownership, provided certain conditions are met, such as being adjacent to an urban district, not being designated as important agricultural land, having specific soil productivity ratings, and being identified on planning maps for residential use. Previously, amendments for lands over fifteen acres generally required review by the land use commission, but this bill grants the authority for these specific types of land use changes to the appropriate county land use decision-making authority, streamlining the process and allowing for consolidation with other county planning procedures.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Poepoe; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1738&year=2026 |
| HB1738_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-26-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1738_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-26-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1738_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1738_HD1_HSCR579-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1738_HD1_HSCR579-26_.pdf |
| HB1738_TESTIMONY_HSG-WAL_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1738_TESTIMONY_HSG-WAL_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1738_.HTM |
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